How to Pronounce "lagoon"
word
/ɫəˈɡun/
luh-GOON
/lɐɡˈuːn/
luh-GOON
Definition
A lagoon is a shallow body of water separated from a larger sea or ocean by sand, a reef, or a barrier island. Lagoons are usually calm and may be found along coastlines.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɫəˈɡun/
British English
/lɐɡˈuːn/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
luh-GOON
UK
luh-GOON
Listen in Context
The boat crossed the lagoon to reach the small island.
Fishermen catch fish in the lagoon every morning.
We swam in a warm lagoon near the beach.
Many birds gather around the lagoon because it's safe and quiet.